Samsung’s B-BBEE Scorecard Should Serve to Inspire Other Businesses Samsung South Africa has just celebrated yet another consecutive Level 1 B-BBEE rating and this is the seventh in a row. This reflects Samsung’s commitment to driving change in South Africa’s Read the full story
Coronation Fund Managers’ newly announced “52% black ownership” makes for a clickable headline. And the timing couldn’t be better (or more strategic). This is due to the reports of the company losing clients and possibly being left out on tenders Read the full story
The R100 billion “Transformation Fund” by the government might sound like a bold economic redress. However, beneath the surface, it’s business as usual: exaggerated promises, vague timelines, and zero accountability (a concept foreign to the cadres). This isn’t a rejection Read the full story
Orania was conveniently established just as South Africa was inevitably transitioning to democracy. It was founded by Carel Boshoff IV, son-in-law of Hendrik Verwoerd (the principal architect of apartheid); Manie Opperman, a Conservative Party hardliner who fought to preserve white Read the full story
According to Stats SA, over 64% of Black South Africans already live in dire poverty. Moreover, the official unemployment rate is now standing at over 40%, the average South African is already grappling with economic despair. The previous VAT increase Read the full story
It’s no secret that Donald Trump has built his political career on lies, fearmongering, and exaggeration, and it’s no surprise that he’s using South Africa’s land reform policies to stoke his far-right base. Trump’s claims that the South African government Read the full story
Global diversification is essential for investors wanting to optimise returns and protect their wealth in an ever-changing economic landscape. With international markets presenting strong growth potential, structured investments are an effective way to gain exposure while managing risk. In response, Read the full story
Google has pledged to help create 300,000 jobs in South Africa through its investment in data centre infrastructure in Johannesburg, part of a wider R18 billion commitment to Africa. The tech giant estimates this move will contribute a staggering R1.7 Read the full story
The 2025 Budget Speech, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, highlights key fiscal priorities amidst South Africa’s economic challenges. As the nation navigates coalition governance under the Government of National Unity (GNU), the postponement of the budget from 19 February Read the full story
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission (B-BBEE Commission) have taken a bold step forward in driving meaningful change within South Africa’s financial sector. By entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), these two Read the full story
